Mother House

Overview

Mother House (officially the Motherhouse of the Missionaries of Charity) was the home and headquarters of Mother Teresa from 1953 until her death in 1997. Located on AJC Bose Road, it serves as a place of pilgrimage and houses her tomb.

Highlights

• Mother Teresa's Tomb: The simple marble tomb in the ground floor hall where daily prayers are held.
• Exhibition Room: Photographs, personal effects including her worn sandals, and a chronicle of her life and Nobel Peace Prize.
• Her Room: Mother Teresa's small, austere room is preserved exactly as she left it.

History

The building was donated to Mother Teresa by a Muslim benefactor in 1953 as the Missionaries of Charity grew. She directed her global charitable operations from this modest house for over four decades until her death on September 5, 1997.

Visitor Tips

• Respectful Visit: Maintained silence; photography is allowed in the museum area but not at the tomb.
• Closed: Thursdays.
• Duration: 30–45 minutes.